Distance from London to Istanbul
United Kingdom · Turkey
The straight-line distance from London to Istanbul is about 2,501 km (1,554 miles). A non-stop flight ≈ 3h 38m.
Kilometres
2,501 km
Miles
1,554 mi
Nautical mi
1,350 nmi
≈ Flight time
3h 38m
Other distances from London
FAQ — London to Istanbul
What is the distance from London to Istanbul?
The straight-line distance from London to Istanbul is about 2,501 km (1,554 miles).
How long is the flight from London to Istanbul?
Approximately 3h 38m for a non-stop flight (at ~800 km/h plus taxi/take-off/landing). Actual time varies.
Is this the straight-line distance?
Yes — it is the great-circle distance between the cities’ coordinates. Road or rail distance is longer.